The City of Austin has announced revised service schedules and office closures for City facilities and public services for New Year’s Day.
Trash, Recycling, and Composting/Yard Trimmings Schedules
Customers will not experience any changes or disruptions to their regularly scheduled collections. Visit austintexas.gov/myschedule to look up your collection schedule.
Austin Public Health COVID-19 Test Site Schedule
Austin Public Health testing and vaccine sites will be closed for New Year’s from Friday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 2.
To schedule a COVID-19 test or vaccine through Austin Public Health, visit austintexas.gov/covid19 or call the nurse hotline at 512-972-5560.
Parks and Recreation Facilities Schedules
Most Parks and Recreation facilities will be closed for New Year’s on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. However, there are a few exceptions, indicated below: Golf Courses will be open on Dec. 31 and on Jan. 1. On Jan. 1, only Barton Springs Pool will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (swim at your own risk). Cemetery gates will remain open every day for regular hours (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). Cemetery administrative offices will be closed Dec. 31.
Austin Parks and Recreation facility hours vary by location so please call ahead or visit AustinTexas.gov/Parks for hours. Information on closures is available at AustinTexas.gov/ParkClosures.
Austin Public Library Schedule
Austin Public Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 31 and Saturday, Jan. 1. Library resources available remotely can be accessed at the Austin Public Library Website, library.austintexas.gov.
Austin Animal Center Schedule
The Austin Animal Center will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 and remain closed through Jan. 1. The Center will be open during regular hours Sunday, Jan. 2.
For questions about City services or information call 3-1-1. You can also submit service requests from the Austin 3-1-1 mobile app. | 
